A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/

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Properties

Habit

Tree

Height

12.00 m

Cultivation Status

Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

The fruit yields a large amount of white latex that coagulates readily when rubbed between the hands. It is reported to be used sometime for adulterating chicle, and is chewed locally like that substance[